Programs & Events

Assembling Your Hunting Kit: A Beginner’s Guide

The Brooklin Food Corps and Friend Memorial Library are hosting a talk by Gleason Allen, longtime hunter and resident of Sedgwick, and Mark D’Elia, Game Warden from Maine Department of Inland and Fisheries, on the . . . read more »

Haystack Mountain School of Crafts: Seven Decades in the Making

Join us on Friday, September 18th at 4 PM for a fascinating evening. Executive Director Perry Price presents on the 75-year history of Haystack using archival materials and one-of-a-kind objects to share the story of . . . read more »

Ann Packer and Ayelet Waldman In Conversation

Join Ann Packer and Ayelet Waldman in the library on Tuesday, August 25th at 4 PM for a lively discussion about their recently published work. Packer is a prizewinning author of four bestsellers, her short . . . read more »

Iphone Photo Presentation

Mastering the Art of iPhone Photography The Friend Memorial Library and the Brooklin Camera Club are sponsoring a free presentation by Gary Harmatz on how to take amazing photos with your iPhone Thursday August 20 . . . read more »

Caroline Bicks Author Talk

August 18th at 4PM Please join us at the library for an author talk with Caroline Bicks on Tuesday, August 18th at 4PM. Books will be available to purchase through Leaf & Anna. From her . . . read more »

Celebrate Brooklin

Where our Past and Future Meet Friend Memorial Public Library invites the public to Celebrate Brooklin: Where our past and future meet, a free community event on Friday, August 7, 7:00 p.m. at Brooklin Boat . . . read more »

Ice Cream Social 2026

Featuring the Music of Cheryl Jeanette We are so excited to be having another ice cream social at the Library this summer. Join us on July 31st from 3-4PM for a concert and free ice . . . read more »

Mystery Writers Panel

July 28th at 4PM Please join us in welcoming authors Brenda Buchanan, Cheryl Head, and Robert T. Kelley for a mystery writers talk on Tuesday the 28th of July at 4PM. Please see their bios . . . read more »

2nd Annual BBQ Cookoff

August 16th at Atlantic Boat Co. Everyone is invited to a friendly all ages cook off (with prizes!) to celebrate the Library Campaign. Family friendly event with music by local band Maine Weather. The event . . . read more »

Library 5K Fun Run

Show off your love for the Friend Memorial Library by running from here to the WoodenBoat Store and back at 8AM on Saturday, July 18th. Sign up opens at the library at 7:30 the morning . . . read more »